The Huron Expositor, 1984-12-12, Page 3NEWS AND FEATURES
Landfilling is best technology
TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor:
I could sure use some new ideas.
It is encouraging to see that 120 people
attended the public' meeting at the high
school last week. At the original public
meeting of July 19, 1982 only 34 attended.of
which 19 1 recognized as elected officials,
press, engineering firm, lawyer and gov-
ernment employees.
I . noted one question asked by a J.
Sinnamon in 1982 was: Is there land
available to expand the present site?
Another question by a J. Siinnamon, If you
purchased 20 acres for a site, could
neighbors object? The an9wer to the first
question was effectively + and to the
second: anyone can obje a I ire location.
If this is the same J. Si(
+ 1think he
must have remembered the answe , the
second gtiestion.
This brings us to the problem — no on
wants a waste disposal site, or hydro lines,
or prison, or airport, close to their homes.
However, everyone expects to have them.
It seems that. landfilling is the best
present known technology for disposal of
solid waste. This must be done with great
care as to ground conditions and leachate
monitoring, collection and treatment. Sepa-
ration of materials can also increase life of'a
, site.
Incineration of solid waste would prob-
ably involve use of fossil fuels. This would
cause SO2 and NOxie acid rain whfeh has
already reached. a great menace to our
environment. If incineration is adopted, a
landfill site would still be required for
residue from the incinerator. The residue
from some incinerators is as high as 30 per
cent and is, more toxic than the original solid
waste.
Without prejudice: The lagoon site has a
major drawback as its. proximity to
residences. But it's not as close as the
McLlwain site woulf' have been had ground
conditions permit ,'d the site.
The advantages are: G .
date appears goo.\ agoon sittiro
: isng as
close as possible to ;:'e centre of pop)lation
(less haul distan . Seaforth has, ready
begun enginee g of inistry'of;�nviron-
me endations .e lagoon
capacity by mechanical treatment and
cleaning (not more lagoons). This would
allow treatment of leachate from a landfill
site. A landfill from any other location
would necessitate truck haulage to a sewage
,Treatment plant or lagoon site.
The site is close to paved roads. The
people from the rural districts could be'
travelling to a shopping centre to consoli-
date trips.
And the land is available and is
inexpensive by government appraisal.
CO3 1
Please don't use the condition of the
existing Seaforth landfill as an example O.
site operation. Look at Mitchell or Walton.
Harvey Craig, our former Reeve (McKil-
lop), said he has lived close to the Walton,
landfill since it was a landfill and it never
bothered him. He is from a more tolerant
generation.
If some other site becomes available we
will not be able to just move the site close to
other residences without giving the lagoon
site further consideration.
One solution to solid waste disposal for
the municipalities is do nothing.
There are no requirements for municipal-
ities to provide waste disposal sites.
Individuals can arrange for disposal with
private waste disposal firms, or deal with
disposal on their own property. i believe
this solution would lead to indiscriminate
disposal. ie: roadsides and woodlots.
The only sure way 1 know of to prevent the
establishment of a waste disposal site is to
withhold garbage: '
Bill Siemon
Chairman of the
Landfill Committee
Note: These are my own views and not
necessarily those of the committee.
Tuckersmith divided on
BY WILMA OKE
Tuckersmith Township Council passed a
,property standards -bylaw Tuesday. But it
was not a unanimous decision.
A recorded vote was requested by Deputy
Reeve William brown who voted against the
bylaw as did councillor George Cantelon.
Beeve Robert Bell and councillors Robert
roadfoot and John Brownridge voted in
favor.
Mr. Brown said he was against it because,
"It is giving a tool to a neighbor who can go
after a neighbor."
Prior to passing the bylaw council niet at
3:00 p.ni. to hear any appeals against the
bylaw from ratepayers. No ratepayers
showed up at the meeting which had been
advertised in the local newspapers.
BACKGROUND STUDY
In the evening session of council there was
a delegation of Huron County Warden Toni
Cunningham and Lionel Wilder, a member of
the County Planning and Development
committee to hear the review of the
background study that has been carried out
by the Huron planning department employ-
ees, Wayne Caldwell and Rob Armstrong.
Mr, Armstrong spoke of the community
improvement policies, outlining the popula•
tion and social economic profile of the
McKillop accepts Hulley 'pit
Council accepted an agreement for the
operation of a gravel pit in the township by
Kenneth Hulley.
The gravel pit would be located on land
owned by Mr. Hulley on lot 2. concession 3.
Agreement by council to the proposed
gravel pit is necessary and the first step
towards getting the area rezoned to accom-
modate the pit.
APPOINTMENTS
A number of board appointments were
spade at jqe, .Dec. tneeu,ug. of McKillop
township council.
Brian Campbell was appointed to the
Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority,
Bill Leeming to the Maitland Valley Conser•
vation Authority, John George to the Seaforth
Community Hospital Board. Bill Siemon to
the Blyth District Fire Area and the Seaforth
and Arca Landfill Site committee. Marie
Hicknell to the Seaforth Fire Area committee
and the Seaforth and District Community
Centres Management committee and Ken
Campbell to the Seaforth and District
Community Centres Management commit-
tee.
HEATING OiL
McKillop council made a motion authoriz
ing the Road Superintendent to accept a bid
from Ross Scott Fuels, Brucefield, to supply
the Township with heating oil.
Ross Scott, a Sunoco dealer. offered the oil
at a cost of 30,3 cents per litre. The Hensall
District Co-op offered the next lowest price of
31.4 cents per litre.
Council also decided that the road
superintendent would have the authority to
phone dealers for diesel fuel when it was
required and could purchase it from the
dealer quoting the lowest price at that time.
EXPENDITURES APPROVED
All tile drainage work authorized by the
McKillop earligr in the year has,becn,
Completed and payment for such was
arithortyearecently in the ambunt of S77';800.
Council approved the road account voucher
for Nov., $10,124.72. A voucher fora general
account payment in the amount of
$124,892.91 was also approved.
GET RAISES
Council.voted in favor of a four per cent pay
increase for its employees.
The increase affects the road superinten-
dent, clerk and road crew.
Crot�ncil also voted in favor of a four per cent
increase in their renumeration and expenses.
That increase moves the salary of the reeve to
$1,248 and that of the councillors to $1,040•
Council will also receive 530 for extra
meetings that are less than five hours in
duration and 550 for meetings that run for a
full day.
HOCKEY /FROM
PAGE ONE
about the money that still needed to be
raised for the trip.
"The same thing could happen here as
did in Norway., We may not have enough
money when the times comes. and then
there 11 be some people who can't afford to
make up the difference in the cost for their
ktd. 1 think we're thinking now of all the
negative aspects that we should have been
thinking about at the start." said Mr.
Murray.
Another problem the committee faced
Wednesday was a growing lack of confi-
dence among the parents that the team
could pull the exchange, off. The parents
present wanted guarantees that the com-
mittee couldn't give.
"1 just wonder if the support from the
public would be as good now that they know
Norway isn't coming," said Dave Tremeer.
"When we knew people were going to
Norway we'didn't mind reaching into our
pockets and pulling out an extra'buck• Now
we have to ask ourselves if we're sure this is
going to happen. Are people really going to
buy that pound of cheese they don t really
need, now that this has happened?"
Don Moylan. committee fundraiser,
expressed the mood of the committee on
that issue.
"There are no guarantees. We arranged
this in good faith, and the furthest thing
from our minds was that this (the
cancellation) would happen," he said.
Despite a comment by Mr. Tremeer that
the parents would probably not be consider•
ing hacking out of the exchange had the
incident with Norway not ,occurred, the
committee said it would have eventually
come up The fundraising was not going as
well as hoped and a crisis point would have
been reached sooner or later," said Mr.
Moylan.
"The economy has been on a downturn
for four years, and it isn't going to get any
Netter. It's going to be tougher in two years
time to do what we've already done this
year. That's why it hurt so much to have it
turned down at this end now because it will
be tougher to raise the funds in two years."
said Mr. Moylan.
The general mood of the meeting was
hest summed up by Mrs. Smith.
"1 think the exchange is a worthwhile
activity butwith the dissention it has caused
amongst our people - i wonder if it's worth
it•."
tAI DG ET /FROM PAGE ONE
Norway might not be the place for the hoes
to go. and questioned the second alternative
given the team, that it make an exchange
with another country. wasn't further
discussed.
"l'ma little concerned about an organiza-
tion that waits until the month before to tell
us they aren't coming. 1 guess 1 have a pet,
peeve in that I feel we were very poorly
served by the OMHA in this case. Obviously
there was a communication link that didn't
work. But if the boys want to go I'm all for it.
1 just don't trust an organization that acts
the way Norway did."
Ken Cardno expressed disillusionment
with the entire project, and with the effect it
has had on those who were to be involved in
the exchange.
'1'm very, very disillusioned. The
resignation of the coach left a bad taste in
'my mouth and l feel as a whole we're losers.
i feel we've lost the best of two worlds. We
had the opportunity to give our boys the
greatest educational experience, and we
may have lost it," he said.
"I think there has been some nearsight
edness on the part of the parents and the
kids. And, 1 wonder how we ever built This
sports complex with the kind of attitude
we've been expressing in .recent weeks. I
can't believe I've heard what I've heard and
seen what I've seen. And if that's going to
be our attitude, then !don't know, God help
us.
Parents were told Monday that if they
were in favor of continuing the exchange
that a 5100 deposit would he required by
next Wednesday. Mr• Peter to 9 the parents
the $100 would force them to n ake a serious
commitment to the project. if a minimum of
15 parents haven't made that commitment
by next Wednesday then the Norway trip
will be definitely cancelled.
"No matter what the decision is I'd like td
see us pull together on friendly terms for a
change without all the bickering," said
Mrs. Pryce.
Another meeting is tentatively scheduled
for next Thursday.
ylaw
township, the existing land use, existing
• services and facilities and the conclusions for
the recommendation for the amendment to
the Secondary Plan for the County.
Mr. Caldwell reviewed the proposed
amendment No. 75 to the official plan of the
County for inclusion in the Tuckersmith Plan.
John Flannery of Egmondville was the only
ratepayer to attend the meeting and he asked
a number of questions on the proposed
amendment. Mr. Flannery and council were
advised that the proposed amendment will be
presented to the county planning develop-
ment committee and then to county council,
And if they have any recommendations or
comments, they should be submitted before
the committee and county council meeting
dates.
CHOOSE BOOK COVERS
Gwen Whilsmith of Grand Bend, who is
editing the Tuckersmith Township History
which has been researched and written up by
five area woolen, attended the council
meeting to present various samples of book
covers. Council members picked out a couple
they liked.
She reported she had prepared part of the
book which is in the hands of the printers. She
continues to edit the remainder of the book.
She said the book should be ready by spring.
Council voted to release the cash security
deposit of Dev-O-Tech withthe township for
the red brick building except for a 520.000
' hold batik"-- $10,000'fdrt i'rrt'1E1tM-fo75f an'%
910 OM ensure
main building are replaced.
Council will advise the engineering firm of
B.M. Ross and Associates. Goderich. that
they are concerned with the water that is on
the newly constructed bridge deck at lots
25.26 (Brig•End Bridge). concession two and
three Huron Road Survey.
Council will advise Huron County council
that they support the intention of the Huron
County Museum but do not agree' with the
proposal 10 raise rebuilding costs with a levy
by assessment.
Council endorses the resolution of the
Ontario Good Roads Association which is
concerned at the inadequacy of the funds
made available by the Ontario Government
for municipal road subsidy as expressed fn,
the brief to the Ontario Cabinet Committee on
the Resource Development of Nov I and a
copy of this resolution is to he forwarded to
the Treasurer of Ontario, Secretary of the
Ontario Cabinet and the Minister of Trans•
portation and Communication.
Passed for payment were the following
accounts: Day Care Centrc at Vanastra.
57,347.82; Special Day Care Centre at
Vanastra, 54,474.65; Vanastra Recreation
Centre, 512.625-33: roads. 522,04.1.39: and
general accounts. 5201.118.84 for a total of
5247,610,03,
THE HURON EXPOSITOR, DECEMBER 12, 1984 —• A
HAPPY DAYS—Seaforsh kids had tun at the on tine of the many floats in the parade. And
annual Santa Claus parade. Tracey Ftrune, 'hey were all smiles. (Wassinkphoto)
in wheelchair, and Angie Rol h, centre, were
The Young Offender's Act
FROM THE CHIEF'S DESK
by Chief Hal Claus
The new Young Offenders Act carne into
effect in April, 1984 to replace the Old
Juvenile Delinquents Act of 1908.
The Young Offenders Act covers young
people from 12-17 years inclusive'' who
have committed offences under the Crimi-'
nal Code and other federal statutes and
`tegulati&ius.
(*In Ontario, young people of 16 and 17
will continue to be treated as adults during a
ph se -in period ending not later than April,
1985.)
A NEW APPROACH
T Young Offenders Act puts balance
into the way young people in conflict with
the law are dealt with. 1t provides for
options at key stages throughout the
criminal justice system — options that will
determine what the future holds fortoday's •
young offenders.
The new approach taken in the Young
Offenders Act strikes a balance between
"Responsibilities" and "Rights",
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities of young people and of
the community. are clearly recognized in
the new Act.
Young people will be held'responsible for
their criminal behaviour. At the same time
the Act reflects that young people have
special needs and should be dealt with
differently than adult offenders.
The Act encourages parents and the
community to get involved in providing
Young offenders with the 'supervision and
oppdrtunities they need to become respon•
stble citizens.
RIGHTS
Rights of young people in conflict with the
law and of society, are also recognized in the
Young Offenders Act.
' Young people, for the first time, are given
full legal rights in the criminal 'justice
system that all Canadians enjoy. These are
reflected in the new Act. including rights: to
have •legaLrepresentation; to be properly
and -fully informed; oft appeal, similar }:o
these of adults.
At the same time, all Canadians have the
right to be protected from crime, whether it
is committed by young people or by adults.
This right to protection is now firmly
recognized in law, under the Young
Offenders Act.
OPTIONS
The new Act allows for the selection of
appropriate options to deal with each young
offender, such as: payment to the victim, in
compensation for loss or damages: compen-
sation for criminal behaviour through
community work; other options that the
judge considers to be in the best interests of
the community and the young offender.
Under the Act, young offenders don't
necessarily go to court if the problem can be
dealt with effectively by the community
outside of the formal court system. Not are
they necessarily sentenced to confinement.
But, those who commit serious crimes, or
pose a threat to society. will be dealt with in
a way that -ensures protection to the
community.
The new Young Offender Act is in place in
Huron County and we in the police
community, the judiciary and probation
workers are all getting our first encounters
with a complete new set of rules. But. it will
take a dumber of years before we will see
the true results of this Act.
New telephone posts a disgrace in 1884
DECEMBER 12, 1884
The Bell Telephone Company are putting
in posts from Stratford to Goderich and
'expect to have the wires up by Jan. 1. They
expect to • have direct connection with
Toronto and London by the first of next
June. You should see some of the posts they
have put up. They are as crooked as a dog's
hind leg and a disgrace to the company as
well as to the people of tfie area.
At the last meeting of the Public School
Board in Clinton, Miss Dixon was engaged
as teacher for the third division at 575. per
year and Miss Simpson for the first division
at 5275. per year.
DECEMBER 10, 1909
Dr, Jennie Smillie, formerly of Hensall,
who graduated from Toronto University this
year is in Philadelphia taking post graduate
work in the Woman's Hospital in -that city.
Alex Ross of McKillop has sold his farm to
Mr. Wm. Barron. This is a splendid property
and hason it good buildings. The price paid
was $5,750. Mr. Barron gets possession on
March 1 • Mr. and Mrs. Ross will retire to
one of the neighboring towns, probably
Seaforth.
DECEMBER 14, 1934
While working at the town stables on
Wednesday. Thomas Storey, slipped at the
same time as the horse and sleigh moved
forward with the result that the runner ran
over his leg, •badly bruising it.
Members of Seaforth Golf and Country
JClub were hosts to a large patty in Cardno's•
, Hall on Friday evening, the occasion being
the attquai dance of the Club.
TRe4eaforth Lions Club celebrated their
10th anniversary lin Monday evening by
entertaining the ladies at an enjoyable
dinner and theatre party.
The town council at its last meeting
authorized repairs to the town seal. It came
out in the discussion that the seal had been
doing duty since 1874 without any repairs
being required.
DECEMBER 11, 1959
Announcement was made this week in
Ottawa of the appointment of James R. Scott Donald McKercher, Schmid trophy for
as organizer and secret for the National outstanding achievement in grain club
Gloria Boyd, Canadian imperial Bank of
Commerce watch for highest score in dairy
calf club, and Bill Strong, Senator Golding
trophy for beef showmanship; Malcolm
Stewart champion junior swine judge at
C.N.F., and the Howe trophy to Jack
Broadfoot for the highest score.
Liberal Federation.
The way hat been cleared for the
establishment of LCBO retail outlets in
Seaforth.
Members of 4-H clubs in the Seaforth area
were top winners at the Huron 4-H
achievement night in Wingham. They are
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Wednesday, December 12
1.3 p.m. Parents & Tots Skating
1:30-4:30 p.m. Shuffleboard for Seniors
8 p.m. Competitive Cutting at Curling
Club.
8:45 p.m. Winthrop vs Jr. Farmers
9:35 p.m. Commercial vs Queens
10:25 p.m. Chiselhurst vs Perth
Thursday, December 13
7 & 9 p.m. Mixed Curling at.Curling Club.
7:30 p.m. A's vs Winthrop
8:20 p.m. Egmondville vs Grads
9:10 p.m. CCAT vs Parr Line
10:00 p.m. Slabtown vs Jr. Farmers.
1,0:50 p.m. B's vs Bendix
11:40 p.m. Kinkora vs Chiselhurst
Friday, December 14
8 p.m. Mixed Curling at Curling Club.
8:30 p.m. Exeter vs Centenaires
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Is donated by The Huron Expositor.
Saturday, December 15
8:30 a•m. North Stars vs Kings
9:25 a.m. Bruins vs Oilers
1025 a•m. Penguins vs Jets
11:30 a•m. Leafs vs Flames
1:30-3 p.m. Public Skating
5:15 p.m. Mitchell vs Atoms
6:30 p.m. Mitchell vs Pee Wees
-1:30-2:30 p.m. Story Hour at Library
Sunday, December 16
.2 p.m. = The Central Huron String School
will present its 'Christmas concert in the
Clinton Town Hall. Young violinists from
ages 4 to 12 yrs. will be performing.
Admission is free.
3:30 p.m. Goderich #2 vs Bantam #2
7 p.m. Hawks vs Penguins
8:30 Bruins vs Flyers
Monday, December 17
4 p.m. Jr. Curling at Curling Club
7 & 9 p.m. Mens Curling
4:30-8:30 p.m• Figure Skating
Tuesday. December 18
1 p.m. Ladies curling
8:15 p.m. Brussels vs Midgets